Phoenix Houses of New England Women’s Residential Program is the former name of the women-only residential service now operated at Zinnia Health Exeter. The program is located at 251 Main Street in Exeter, Rhode Island, on the same rural campus that provides medical detoxification and residential addiction treatment. The women-only setting gives clients an opportunity to focus on recovery in an environment that can address trauma, relationships, family responsibilities, and behavioral health concerns that may influence substance use.
Residential Treatment for Women
Women entering the residential program receive an assessment of substance use, physical health, mental health symptoms, trauma history, family circumstances, and prior treatment. The care team uses this information to develop an individualized plan. Residential treatment provides a structured daily schedule, regular clinical support, and distance from the people, places, and pressures associated with active addiction.
Services may include one-on-one counseling, group therapy, family therapy, medication support, and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Women who need withdrawal management may begin with medical detoxification on the Exeter campus before moving into residential care. The appropriate sequence of treatment is determined by medical and clinical assessment.
Trauma-Informed and Individualized Care
Many women enter treatment with experiences involving trauma, domestic violence, grief, unstable relationships, caregiving stress, or loss of housing. These concerns can affect both substance use and the ability to feel safe in treatment. Trauma-focused services help clients understand these connections while building coping skills and emotional stability.
Treatment may include cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational counseling, mindfulness, stress management, and other evidence-based approaches. The goal is not simply to stop alcohol or drug use during the residential stay. Women work on recognizing triggers, changing harmful patterns, improving decision-making, and creating a recovery plan that can be maintained after discharge.
Peer Support and Recovery Activities
Group therapy gives residents opportunities to learn from other women, practice honest communication, and reduce the isolation that often accompanies addiction. The Exeter program also identifies 12-step groups, SMART Recovery or other secular groups, fitness activities, and mindfulness as parts of the treatment environment. These options allow clients to explore different forms of recovery support.
Family therapy may be included when it supports the client’s goals. Sessions can help family members understand addiction, communicate more effectively, and establish healthier boundaries. Family participation is based on clinical recommendations, the client’s consent, and the safety of everyone involved.
Preparing for Life After Residential Care
Discharge planning addresses the services and practical supports needed after treatment. A continuing-care plan may include outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, sober housing, psychiatric care, primary care, peer recovery services, and community support groups. Staff may also help identify needs involving transportation, employment, legal obligations, or family reunification.
Insurance and Current Program Information
The Exeter campus is now operated by Zinnia Health, and the former Phoenix House program name may still appear in older records. Zinnia Health states that the facility accepts many insurance providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, and other plans. Women should contact admissions directly to verify current program structure, bed availability, insurance coverage, and whether detoxification is required before residential entry.
